Hi all!
Well if you didn't make the trip to North Carolina you missed another fun Massey Happening!! The weather was great and the people putting on the show were exceptional. Every time you turned around one of their members were asking if we needed anything or if they could get us something. They truly made sure all our needs were met.
Although the show was not the biggest we ever attended, what we saw was different. There were 106 different exhibits on display with 76 being tractors. The great thing was there were 66 different models in the spot light. Talk about variety!! The most common were 5 Ponies, 4 Ferguson 35s but surprisingly there the next largest model was the MF 1100!! As it was in Indiana in 2014, the MF tractors are becoming a tractor of choice to show. Along with these were a MH 55K, a 44 Orchard, two I-244's and a I-162. The I-162 made number 12 found of the 25 made!!
Several people found some good Massey buys in the flea market area. Most were picked off early so you had to be looking for what you wanted! There was a very nice MF 16 L&G for sale that could have come to Danville if there would have been room on the trailer!!
There were apples everywhere and most of them were free for the taking! There is nothing better than a fresh apple on a beautiful day.
Although we needed to walk about 200 yards to the enclosed air conditioned building to see some of our indoor exhibitors, most all made the effort to see them and they came down the hill to see the exhibits, as well. The good thing about the short walk was the homemade fried apple pie booth!! WOW-what an experience!! . I had never had one before the show but not one day went by without enjoying one while we were there!!
Congratulations to the DeBruhl family for a great effort in serving as our hosts. The whole family was involved and had roles to play. It is no wonder the entire family was named Apple Country Antique Engine and Tractor Association Members of the Year at our banquet. Congratulations to them all!
Larry Phillips, the Club President did a great job hosting the banquet on Friday night. Everyone loved his white jacket and tie over his bib overalls!!
Special thanks go to the MCA members who donated items for the auction and to the MCA members who were the high bidders of those items. MCA ended the evening with $1813.50 in the bank. Thank you for those who participated!!
Probably the most important part of the entire weekend was meeting some of our newest members to MCA and discovering their passion to Massey as much as some of us. Again, just another good reason to move our shows around to give the same opportunities to the Massey collecting family as some of us have here in the Midwest. They were truly excited about talking tractors, implements and anything Massey. It was fun hearing and seeing their enthusiasm. Sometimes you have to create the environment to have a good time. Being "Happy-Go-Lucky" will get you there!!
Great Show, Great effort, Great time!!
Thanks to all who helped make it a success.
Gary